Summary
A new poll indicates Vice President JD Vance is leading over California Governor Gavin Newsom in a possible presidential race in 2028. The poll suggests close competition between potential candidates from both parties, with some voters undecided.
Key Facts
- The poll was conducted by UMass Lowell / YouGov and released on Thursday.
- JD Vance leads Gavin Newsom with 36% to 33% in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race.
- 12% of the surveyed people are undecided, and 17% say they would not vote.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 American adults from March 26 to March 30, 2026.
- The margin of error for the poll is 4.05%.
- Vance also leads over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with the same percentage as Newsom.
- Gavin Newsom leads over Tucker Carlson in another hypothetical matchup.
